GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc OpenClaw: Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables

MEDIUM Published 2026-04-17 Modified 2026-05-08 Official page ↗
Aliases
CVE-2026-43531
Ecosystem
npm
Packages
openclaw
Severity
Moderate
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-15
Reviewed
2026-04-17

Affected packages

• npm openclaw: < 2026.4.9 → fixed in 2026.4.9

Description

Summary Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables. Affected Packages / Versions • Package: `openclaw` • Ecosystem: npm • Affected versions: `= 2026.4.9` Impact A malicious workspace `.env` file could set OpenClaw runtime-control variables affecting update sources, gateway URLs, ClawHub resolution, browser executable paths, and related behavior. Technical Details The fix blocks OpenClaw runtime-control keys and key families from workspace `.env` loading. Fix The issue was fixed in #62660. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.9`, and `[email protected]` includes the fix. Fix Commit(s) • `dbfcef319618158fa40b31cdac386ea34c392c0c` • PR: #62660 Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.9 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. Credits Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab for reporting this issue.

Related

Alias · CVE (1)

  • CVE-2026-43531 OpenClaw before 2026.4.9 contains an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing malicious workspace .env files to set… vulnerability

Weakness · CWE (1)

  • CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting weakness

References